1974 Hyundai Pony vs. 1974 Kia Brisa

To start off, both 1974 Hyundai Pony and 1974 Kia Brisa were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Hyundai Pony (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 1974 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 40 kg more than 1974 Kia Brisa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Hyundai Pony (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Kia Brisa.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Hyundai Pony 1974 Kia Brisa
Make Hyundai Kia
Model Pony Brisa
Year Released 1974 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1238 cc 985 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 82 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 85 Nm 68 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 830 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2270 mm


 

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